Singapore legislation
Clause 16
Clause 16
Plant for treatment of trade effluent
(1)
The occupier of any premises shall treat any trade effluent discharged therefrom in such manner as may be prescribed before such trade effluent is discharged into any drain or land in pursuance of a licence granted under section 15.
(2)
A person using, working or operating any plant for the purpose of treating any trade effluent shall use, work or operate and maintain such plant in such manner as the Director may require.
(3)
Any person who fails to comply with subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable —
on the first conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part thereof during which the offence continues after conviction; and
on a second or subsequent conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $2,000 for every day or part thereof during which the offence continues after conviction.